Varoom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Varoom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Varoom
Varoom is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Poison typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 96.600 DPS.
Varoom can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Varoom is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fire -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Varoom resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Varoom is Primal Groudon (96.600 DPS), Shadow Groudon (88.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (85.167 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Varoom: After defeating Varoom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 618 and 666 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 769-829 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Varoom from raids will have exactly 666 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Varoom?
The best counter for Varoom is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 96.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (88.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (85.167 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Varoom?
Varoom can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Varoom weak to?
Varoom is weak to Ground (double weak), Fire-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Dragon, Flying, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Varoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Varoom's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Varoom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Varoom from raids will have 666 CP at level 20, or 829 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 618. If you see 666 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Varoom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Varoom is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Varoom?
For the best moveset for Varoom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Varoom stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Varoom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Varoom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (82.909 DPS) and Groudon (73.800 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Varoom in raids?
Weather boost information for Varoom is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.